Tender

UK_264 Identity Verification Solution

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated a tender process for the "UK_264 Identity Verification Solution" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the identity verification systems for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The tender process is currently in the 'active' stage, and interested suppliers are required to register and submit their bids via the British Council's e-Tendering portal by 12:00 PM on 23rd September 2024. The contract will be managed from the UK, though it is a global contract, with a duration of three years and options for two additional 12-month renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector that specialise in advanced identity verification technologies and database management of authorised ID documents. Companies that can enhance customer service and reduce manual verification efforts will find this tender particularly advantageous. Firms with capabilities in integrating innovative security measures and maintaining high-quality standards in ID verification will be highly competitive. This procurement is an open procedure, allowing transparent and fair competition for all qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

UK_264 Identity Verification Solution

Notice Description

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is widely used for educational, immigration, and professional purposes. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English, and was established in 1989. IELTS is a high stakes test, and its result profoundly influence those taking it in terms of being deciding factor in their future opportunities such as employment, studying and immigration. IELTS is the world's most trusted English tests. IELTS is accepted by governments of the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand and also accepted by over 12500 organisations in governments, employers and educational institutions. IELTS has the highest quality controls, enhanced security procedures, and integrity management practices and we aim to enhance the identity verification systems and processes in line with the latest technology in market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for one supplier who can provide advanced Identity Verification technologies and processes, provide necessary configurational capabilities and maintain a database of officially authorised types of ID documents that can be used in Identity Verification process in various countries. This will allow us to improve customer service, reduce manual effort of the staff members during ID verification process and reduce the rate of malpractice.

Renewal: 3year contract with a further option to extend for 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04936f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Seyi Osoba
Contact Email
seyi.osoba@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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